I've been using one of these little buggers for about a week now, so I thought I would share my experience.
Kit Contents:
1x Atomizer
2x Battery
Charger/cable
Pack of Cartridges (black)
Price: $46.95 + Shipping
LITECIG USA
Also Reviewing Mlb Med. and Power Puff Med. carts for the m-401.
Packaging and Appearance:
This kit comes in a pretty standard looking white box...nothing special. Charger is pretty standard here as well. This ecig arrived in good condition, no apparent blemishes or mechanical/machined/electrical flaws. The definite appeal of this model comes in this area...how it looks. The finish on the batteries is a nice glossy black with a gold swirl/smoke design. It will definitely catch the eye of bystanders...I have had a ton of people ask about this one...it really looks unique. The visible parts of the atomizer have a very nice looking gold looking finish to it as well. Another thing I really like about this unit is the size, it really feels like holding an actual cigarette, which to me is a definite plus. The diameter is right, the weight is right, and the length is right. The visual design is good, and the physical dementions are great. At first use, I was a little scared to use it much, due to its lightweight and diminutive footprint...but it turns out to be solidly built.
Vapor Performance:
I was very skeptical here. My expectations were pretty low, so the after the initial charge and popping on a new cartridge, I decided to let this thing have it good on the first drag. It was like getting kicked in the mouth by a mule. I was shocked to say the least. I still can't believe this little tiny thing can put off so much vapor. It outperformed any and all expectations I had by a long shot. I would have to agree with others though, and state that although the performance is good, you won't the same levels as you would with a larger model. It is what it is...a small ecig. I found it does take a little bit of trial and error getting the right level of puff from this thing...too hard a draw too fast and it will annihilate you, too soft...and you get nothing. I found a long, medium strength pull will get good results. The atomizer also tends to get fairly warm during extended use, and since the atomizer/cart length is so short..you will get a hotter pull than from larger units. Could be a boon to smokers though, I've had others try larger units and complain of no heat to the vapor. I haven't tried any other ecigs in this category, so I don't really have a frame of reference, but overall I would say it performs well. I am pleased with it.
Battery Performance:
I found on average between the both batteries I get around 6 hours or so of moderate use. I tried to do a really intense stress test to see how long these things could go under heavy use, but the thing smoked me out every time I tried, I just couldn't keep vaping. I was getting sick from all the nicotine. That's a compliment to these batteries...I really wasn't expecting much run time, but for their size they keep up well. It's pretty obvious though, that these still can't keep up with the larger ecig batteries, but I think if you buy one of these super minis...you should expect some limitations.
Cartridge Flavor and Performance:
I liked both of the flavors I got for the M-401. The Mlb flavor, however, didn't really taste anything like the real Mlb, but it was pleasant. Slightly sweet with tobacco undertones. Not too bad at all. The power puff flavor I got I really like. Bright, bubbly and sweet...almost like cotton candy or bubblegum. My girlfriend (ex-smoker) reluctantly tried it and loved it. I won't go as far to say that its a "girly" flavor...but perhaps. The carts were marked ruyan on the sleeves...if that makes any difference. As far as cartridge life goes, it should come as no surprise that they really don't last as long as others...comes with the territory. When I was stress testing the batteries I was also keeping track of carts as well...the fastest I was able to go through one was about 1 hr 45 min....didn't feel very good afterwards, so I wouldn't recommend it. On average I would say 2 m401 carts are the equivalent of 1 Janty Yentl cart, but that's just a guesstimate, as I don't have the stuff to actually measure it out. I did refill a couple of carts, with success...but it takes a very small amount..otherwise you get a mouthful of liquid.
There's an old saying that big things come in small packages, and I think this product definitely qualifies. It shattered my expectations for super mini ecigs. I definitely wouldn't use it as a full on mainstay, but it would be excellent for trips out. If you are interested in trying out a smaller ecig, I would recommend this, as my experience with it has been pretty good overall. Once again, I am very pleased with product from Litecig.
Kit Contents:
1x Atomizer
2x Battery
Charger/cable
Pack of Cartridges (black)
Price: $46.95 + Shipping
LITECIG USA
Also Reviewing Mlb Med. and Power Puff Med. carts for the m-401.
Packaging and Appearance:
This kit comes in a pretty standard looking white box...nothing special. Charger is pretty standard here as well. This ecig arrived in good condition, no apparent blemishes or mechanical/machined/electrical flaws. The definite appeal of this model comes in this area...how it looks. The finish on the batteries is a nice glossy black with a gold swirl/smoke design. It will definitely catch the eye of bystanders...I have had a ton of people ask about this one...it really looks unique. The visible parts of the atomizer have a very nice looking gold looking finish to it as well. Another thing I really like about this unit is the size, it really feels like holding an actual cigarette, which to me is a definite plus. The diameter is right, the weight is right, and the length is right. The visual design is good, and the physical dementions are great. At first use, I was a little scared to use it much, due to its lightweight and diminutive footprint...but it turns out to be solidly built.
Vapor Performance:
I was very skeptical here. My expectations were pretty low, so the after the initial charge and popping on a new cartridge, I decided to let this thing have it good on the first drag. It was like getting kicked in the mouth by a mule. I was shocked to say the least. I still can't believe this little tiny thing can put off so much vapor. It outperformed any and all expectations I had by a long shot. I would have to agree with others though, and state that although the performance is good, you won't the same levels as you would with a larger model. It is what it is...a small ecig. I found it does take a little bit of trial and error getting the right level of puff from this thing...too hard a draw too fast and it will annihilate you, too soft...and you get nothing. I found a long, medium strength pull will get good results. The atomizer also tends to get fairly warm during extended use, and since the atomizer/cart length is so short..you will get a hotter pull than from larger units. Could be a boon to smokers though, I've had others try larger units and complain of no heat to the vapor. I haven't tried any other ecigs in this category, so I don't really have a frame of reference, but overall I would say it performs well. I am pleased with it.
Battery Performance:
I found on average between the both batteries I get around 6 hours or so of moderate use. I tried to do a really intense stress test to see how long these things could go under heavy use, but the thing smoked me out every time I tried, I just couldn't keep vaping. I was getting sick from all the nicotine. That's a compliment to these batteries...I really wasn't expecting much run time, but for their size they keep up well. It's pretty obvious though, that these still can't keep up with the larger ecig batteries, but I think if you buy one of these super minis...you should expect some limitations.
Cartridge Flavor and Performance:
I liked both of the flavors I got for the M-401. The Mlb flavor, however, didn't really taste anything like the real Mlb, but it was pleasant. Slightly sweet with tobacco undertones. Not too bad at all. The power puff flavor I got I really like. Bright, bubbly and sweet...almost like cotton candy or bubblegum. My girlfriend (ex-smoker) reluctantly tried it and loved it. I won't go as far to say that its a "girly" flavor...but perhaps. The carts were marked ruyan on the sleeves...if that makes any difference. As far as cartridge life goes, it should come as no surprise that they really don't last as long as others...comes with the territory. When I was stress testing the batteries I was also keeping track of carts as well...the fastest I was able to go through one was about 1 hr 45 min....didn't feel very good afterwards, so I wouldn't recommend it. On average I would say 2 m401 carts are the equivalent of 1 Janty Yentl cart, but that's just a guesstimate, as I don't have the stuff to actually measure it out. I did refill a couple of carts, with success...but it takes a very small amount..otherwise you get a mouthful of liquid.
There's an old saying that big things come in small packages, and I think this product definitely qualifies. It shattered my expectations for super mini ecigs. I definitely wouldn't use it as a full on mainstay, but it would be excellent for trips out. If you are interested in trying out a smaller ecig, I would recommend this, as my experience with it has been pretty good overall. Once again, I am very pleased with product from Litecig.
